Cheongju International Craft Competition 2025

Cheongju International Craft Competition 2025 is now open for entries!

Cheongju International Craft Competition 2025 : Cheongju International Craft Competition 2025, organised by Cheongju Craft Biennale Organization based in Cheongju in South Korea has been recently opened for entries inviting anyone worldwide aged 18 or above to participate.

➜ Short description

Cheongju International Craft Competition 2025, organised by Cheongju Craft Biennale Organization based in Cheongju in South Korea has been recently opened for entries inviting anyone worldwide aged 18 or above to participate.

The aim of the competition is soliciting craft artworks reflecting trends in contemporary arts and crafts and conveying values of the future.

Artists may submit works of any craft genre, with no restrictions on subjects, mediums, or techniques.

In the first stage of the competition, works need to be submitted online, while in the second stage, participants must submit the actual, physical works.

You need to submit one work that does not exceed the size limit of 150 cm (w.) x 150 cm (l.) x 150 cm (h.)
Works from a series may be submitted as long as they fit the size limit.

Submitted pieces must have been created within the three years prior to the submission date (i.e., between 2023 and 2025).

All winners will exhibit their works, which will be included in the exhibition catalog, during the 2025 Biennale.

Note! Submissions open 24 March 2025.

➜ Submission requirements:

➜ Photos to be a minimum resolution of 2048 x 1152 pixels in JPG or JPEG format.
➜ Total 6 images. (One shot that best represents the work, one front shot, one close-up shot, one comparison shot to estimate size. two shots from different angles, etc.)
➜ A part of the body shall be included with the artwork in comparison shot to give a general idea of the size of the work.
➜ Each photo shall be taken against a white or grey background.
➜ Including a person’s hand or upper body is recommended for works measuring 1m x 1m x 1m or smaller.
➜ Submit shots taken with a person’s entire body for works measuring larger than 1m x 1m x 1m.

➜ Artist’s note (describing the submitted work) less than 500 words in English.
➜ Artist Profile (individual or team) (use official forms provided for online submission)
➜ Exhibition plan (use official forms provided for online submission)
➜ Portfolio (consisting of works from the last 3 years)

- Portfolio shall consist of at least 10 of the artist’s original works.
- Photos shall be a minimum resolution of 300 x 300 pixels and shall be submitted as part of one PDF file that also includes the artist’s note. - (Optional) A hyperlink can be uploaded to a YouTube video filmed from different angles and lasting no longer than 1 minute (video files will not be accepted).

➜ Who may enter?

The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or above. There are no nationality restrictions.

➜ Prize:

➜ Grand Prize (1 winner): 60,000,000 KRW
➜ Gold Prize (1 winner): 20,000,000 KRW
➜ Silver Prize (2 winners): 10,000,000 KRW
➜ Bronze Prize (3winners): 6,000,000 KRW
➜ Citizen’s Choice (1 winner): 2,000,000 KRW